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Sud Tyrol Family

Leisurely spin along one of Europe’s most lovely bike paths

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A unique experience that brings grins, giggles, and endless gelato

Destination

Italy, Dolomites

Activity

Biking

Level

Easy

Level

Perfect for the cycling newbies who already enjoy being active, or anyone who just wants to take it easy.

Pedal at a meandering pace, stopping to take pictures, savor a leisurely lunch and explore the surroundings. Enjoy quiet roads along flat and rolling terrain zigzagging through vineyards, olive groves and farmland.

Average daily distance: 35-45 miles

Terrain: flat and rolling

Our Athletic Beginner tours are perfect for those who aren’t avid cyclists, but are fit and love to exercise regularly.

On these trips, you’ll enjoy a flowing pace with plenty of time throughout the day to indulge in the local specialties, take in the local culture and enjoy the magnificent views. There will be an occasional hill, more rolling terrain and higher mileage than an Easy tour.

Average daily distance: 35-45 miles

Terrain: flat and rolling

Our guides will offer cycling clinics and one-on-one coaching in cadence, positioning and the art of shifting efficiently on rolling hills.

You love being active and cycling is your preferred way. You are in good physical condition and ride whenever you can.

Intermediate tours maintain a steady pace with opportunities to push yourself by tackling challenging climbs with great descents over stunning terrain. You’ll still have time to explore and enjoy the landscape and towns you’ll visit.

Average daily distance: 40-50 miles

Terrain: rolling with some hills

You are an avid cyclist who trains regularly, participates in bicycling events and is eager to plan their next bicycling vacation. You enjoy a vigorous ride, challenging climbs and thrilling descents.

These “Epic” and “follow the race” tours are spectacular and have plenty of classic climbs and are perfect for cyclists who covet long mileage with lots of hills and varying terrain.

Average daily distance: 45+ miles

Terrain: hilly with long climbs

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Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Bucket List: You want your kids to put down their phones and be active and cultured. A perfect pick for families with all ages.

Bucket List: You want your kids to put down their phones and be active and cultured. A perfect pick for families with all ages.

Do you want to experience the majesty of the Dolomites but are worried about the diverse range of cycling abilities on a family tour? Never fear, we have created the ideal active adventure in the Sud Tyrol area that offers a little of something for everyone. Cycle the scenic roads along the Adige and Etsch River Valley with their breathtaking views of this stunning alpine landscape situated between the monumental Dolomites and the magnificent Alps. Enjoy the rolling roads from the Venosta Valley, traverse the “Ciclopista del Sole” (bike path of the sun), and conclude your cycling journey with an awe-inspiring descent into Lake Garda. This amazing bike tour features a blend of Italian and Germanic cultures – introducing you to the best of the region’s Tirolian mountain cuisine, beers, and wines. Each day will be filled with unique adventures as you learn about Otzi, the 5, 300 year old mummy housed at the Archeological Museum, challenge yourself to escape the labyrinth at the Kränzel winery, enjoy a picnic in Oberbozen surrounded by the beautiful Avelignesi horses and Tibetan lamas, and choose between rock climbing, kayaking, wind surfing or mountain biking in the Lake Garda district. This exciting family tour captures the best of the lush Alto Adige and Trentino regions and provides a plethora of cultural activities, scenic bicycle rides, and a taste of the Tirolian lifestyle.

Tour Essence

Stunning alpine cycling in the Venosta Valley and hiking on the Renon Plateau

Learn more about Ötzi, the 5,300 year-old mummy found in this area

Discover the delicious mountain cuisine and the local beers and wines

Explore Bolzano, Riva del Garda and enjoy some of the best gelato in Italy

Overnights in elegant mountain lodges and historical hotels

Quiet routes along “Ciclopista del Sole” bike path

Savor the tranquil atmosphere of Lake of Caldaro and Garda with bustling multi-sport activities available

Visit the Medieval Castle of Roncolo and the Adventure Park of Terlano

What to Expect

Terrain

Flat

Start Location

Rabla

End Location

Riva del Garda

Mileage

Average Daily: 13 milesTotal: 78 miles

What's Included

Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.

Confirmed tours are dates that have been selected by us that have a very high probability of reaching the minimum group size for us to run the tour and for you to receive the best Ciclismo Classico experience. These tours are confirmed as much as a year in advance, compared to our regularly scheduled tours which are confirmed around 90 days prior to departure. When you place your deposit for a confirmed tour, you have the green light to make your pre and post travel plans and even book your flight with our personal guarantee that your tour will run!

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Optional Single Supplement

If you are traveling alone, this optional single supplement will guarantee you a room to yourself at each hotel. The cost of a single room is often more than half the price of a shared room, so this additional supplement reflects that increased cost for each night over the course of the trip.

End Location

Fly Out Of

Rablà and the mid Venosta Valley

Today we meet you at 12pm at Bolzano’s train station for a 30-min shuttle ride to our hotel in Rablà/Rabland. At 12:30pm we meet at the hotel for a light lunch and intro meeting followed by a warm up ride in the area. The valley is wide and open, the air clean with the scent of flowers, and you’ll enjoy fantastic views of the Ortles mountain and ancient castles while we ride in a magic alpine atmosphere. Most of the itinerary is on country roads, often closed to traffic, winding through apple orchards, pastures and forests: this is the best location to start our family tour at the crossroads between Austrian and Italian culture.

Average Mileage

7 miles

Riding Terrain

Downhill and flat

Accommodations

Arrive, relax, and appreciate the pleasures… At Hotel Rossl you will find all the comforts to help you feel right at home from the moment you step foot inside. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and the hotel features also a pool and spa.

Luxury Level

Day2

Rablà to Bolzano

A relaxing day through the wide lower Venosta valley heading downhill to the regional capital of Bolzano. Enjoy the views of Merano, the thermal resort frequented by Austrian royalty. Take an optional detour to enjoy the villages of Appiano and Caldaro and in the afternoon take time to wander around the bustling town center of Bolzano with a local guide. If time allows, other activities today include an extraordinary visit the labyrinth of the Kränzel winery, a marvelous manor with huge vineyards and fields on an area of 10 acres used for an enchanting labyrinth.

Average Mileage

29/50 miles

Riding Terrain

Gently flat, with climbs on long route

Accommodations

Arrive, relax, and appreciate the pleasures… At Hotel Rossl you will find all the comforts to help you feel right at home from the moment you step foot inside. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and the hotel features also a pool and spa.

Luxury Level

Day3

Hike on the Renon Plateau

We take a cable car from Bolzano to reach the Renon Plateau, which we then traverse through wide fields and splendid forests, with a view on the Catinaccio, Rosengarten, and Latemar ranges of the western Dolomites. On our way back an unforgettable experience awaits us: our first Ciclismo Classico picnic in Oberbozen in the company of beautiful Avelignesi horses and Tibetan lamas. In the afternoon visit the Archaeological Museum that houses Otzi, the 5,300 year-old mummy found nearby in Val Senales.

Riding Terrain

Rolling

Accommodations

Arrive, relax, and appreciate the pleasures… At Hotel Rossl you will find all the comforts to help you feel right at home from the moment you step foot inside. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and the hotel features also a pool and spa.

Luxury Level

Day4

Loop to Lake Caldaro

Slowly savor a long, flat loop ride past vineyards, orchards, rivers and the lovely Lake Caldaro on the “Ciclopista del Sole” (bike path of the sun). We enjoy lunch on the lake and have the opportunity to swim and also take a ride on a paddle boat in its clean water, before our last dinner in Bolzano.

Average Mileage

25/40 miles

Riding Terrain

Flat

Accommodations

Arrive, relax, and appreciate the pleasures… At Hotel Rossl you will find all the comforts to help you feel right at home from the moment you step foot inside. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and the hotel features also a pool and spa.

Luxury Level

Day5

Riva del Garda

Today we take a 1-hour shuttle to Rovereto a quaint town built around an imposing Venetian castle, from where we start our exciting ride along the Adige River, through a sea of vineyards and en route to the Italy’s Lake District. This is a grand finale to our Sud Tyrol excursion with a descent to Garda Lake along a spectacular route with breathtaking scenery.

Average Mileage

17/31 miles

Riding Terrain

Mostly flat with a few challenging climbs on extra loop

Accommodations

A warm, hospitable and charming climate is created by the hotel’s impeccable service and its spacious rooms in a enclosed refined Central European atmosphere. Water sports and other activities are available to entertain kids and adults.

Luxury Level

Day6

Activity day

Today you can enjoy different sport activities available including rock climbing, swimming, kayaking, wind-surfing, hiking, mountain biking or also take an optional ride on the back roads of the upper Garda Lake District towards Arco and the Sarca River Valley. Due to its mild climate and abundance greenery, the Sarca Valley is also an important wine producer.

Average Mileage

30 miles

Riding Terrain

Flat and rolling

Accommodations

A warm, hospitable and charming climate is created by the hotel’s impeccable service and its spacious rooms in a enclosed refined Central European atmosphere. Water sports and other activities are available to entertain kids and adults.

Luxury Level

Day7

Arrivederci!

After breakfast at around 9am we bid you a fond farewell and shuttle you to Rovereto train station (30min) or why not spend a couple of days in Verona, the fair city of Romeo and Juliet, or head to Venezia for a complete sensory immersion?